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Today, science journalist @BiancaNogrady on America’s ideological war on science and the implications for Australia. trib.al/3dLute0

Alice Springs is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Violent crimes committed by young people, including a recent attack on a woman and her two-month-old baby, have left the town shaken. trib.al/Ugx4EjN

Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray on the challenge of cleaning up the CFMEU and the enduring influence of John Setka and his loyalists. trib.al/zQ9zFbs

“Some Syrians are hopeful…but some are sceptical both that this group really has turned away from its more extreme Islamist roots and worry it will turn out to be its own flavour of authoritarian regime.” – @glcarlstrom trib.al/ByV5oCl

“The Assad regime ran an industrial scale torture machine. And I think that above all else is what he is going to be remembered for, the absolute brutality that both he and his father displayed towards Syrians” – @glcarlstrom trib.al/VtjAeQd

Today, correspondent for @TheEconomist @glcarlstrom on how Syria will rebuild after half a century of dictator rule. trib.al/94FIW6z

Last week, News Corp tabloids ran front page stories in papers around the country, all saying a similar thing: Australia needs to “step on the gas”. But you had to turn the page to find out the coverage was sponsored by major gas companies. trib.al/C9P2Zrw

Greens spokesperson for communications and chair of the Senate inquiry into greenwashing @sarahinthesen8 on Murdoch’s gas warfare and the power of the fossil fuel lobby. trib.al/t0icbSZ

Election strategists Topham Guerin have been hired by Peter Dutton ahead of the next federal election. But their methods – including a recent embrace of deepfakes – raise questions about the ethics of political campaigning in the digital age. trib.al/4NCuT4C

“ There are elements of normal rejection of fresh thinking and new ideas [at the ABC]. That's a very institutional response to change ... a lot of people have high expectations and very real and considerable enthusiasm for refresh thinking.” – Kim Williams trib.al/5c8qL0c

Kim Williams’ tenure as ABC chair comes at a time of deep disruption for the broadcaster, with the departure of many beloved presenters sparking questions about the competency of management. trib.al/hKMKDGs

Today, ABC chair Kim Williams on what’s ahead for the broadcaster – and whether he’s in the right job. trib.al/PlopJh7

“We're in a cost of living crisis. We're in a global inflation shock. And history tells you that inflation is a government killer.” – @GMegalogenis trib.al/jreXlcO

Today, @GMegalogenis on the new battle lines between the city and the suburbs – and how the results of the Voice referendum are still reverberating throughout Australian politics. trib.al/OwvMedj

Today, @GMegalogenis on the scare campaigns about “unholy alliances” in the lead up to the federal election – and who will win. trib.al/0BimPhI

Today, contributor to @SatPaper Joseph Earp on how Donald Trump brought the art of pro-wrestling to politics. trib.al/sdN78rQ

Today on @7ampodcast, Walkley Award-winning journalist @MargaretSimons on Leila de Lima and why the Philippines is the canary in the coal mine for democracy. satpa.pe/HHcrw55

What happens when you have a democratically elected leader who takes it upon themselves to prosecute their political opponents – as US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to do? satpa.pe/mahp8Zt

Last week, PM Anthony Albanese stopped a key piece of environmental legislation from passing through parliament. Mike Seccombe joins to discuss why Albanese stopped the legislation – and why he didn’t warn Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek. trib.al/Soo1RJf

The relationship between Anthony Albanese and chief executive of Racing NSW Peter V'landys has been central to the government’s decision to delay reforms of gambling advertising. Today, special correspondent for @SatPaper Jason Koutsoukis joins the show. trib.al/seByKag